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Waste management

How to dispose of construction waste responsibly

Whether you are building a new home, renovating an existing property, or completely deconstructing a building, you will end up with substantial amounts of waste, and some of these building materials can be reclaimed or recycled. With these tips, you can reduce to a minimum the materials you send to the landfill and lea...

Bathroom with refinished claw foot tub and barn board trim in a home
Materials and resources

Finding environmentally friendly building materials

...recycled content and is it recyclable at the end of its life:  Purchasing products with recycled content  saves natural resources.  Purchasing products that are recyclable at the end of their life will help save resources in the future. Some products are 100% recyclable, some not at all. Green certification:  Certifi...